muskdem

Are you people freaking kidding me? You want the city to take this mans property because you want more condos and offices? Seems to me none of you were willing to pony up the cash to invest in Muskegons future and didn't spend a dime on the empty condos that are already here. Are you now willing to pay him fair market price (plus a fair profit for his investment and work completed) for this property and pay for environmental cleanup of this property? I am deeply saddened by the lost jobs and tax base loss with Sappi closing down. And I am appalled at the attitude of this citizens group, that any other day would scream about government interference. Eminent domain has been abused too many times . What if it was your house they wanted, so an abortion clinic or medical marijuana facility could be opened, for the greater good of society? And your local government was in favor of it. So back off, shut up, and let this man run his business in a profitable manner and create some much needed jobs, since you were not lining up to do so.

Can we just forget about religious views for a minute and focus on the womens rights. How dare they infringe on a womans right to have a legal medical procedure. The Supreme Court of this great nation ruled in favor of abortion years ago to save countless women from illegal procedures by unlicensed people which harmed and killed more women than we know of. We cannot forget that these poor women have to live with these decisions every day for the rest of their lives. And dont think that they forget about it as time goes on. This decision is not made lightly. If they want to make abortion illegal and cut birth control out because of religious views then maybe we should make viagra illegal, and try to protect the children that are already here. How did we allow abusive priest to move about and avoid justice when we knew what happened, and today we are trying to outlaw our moms, sisters, and daughters legal rights?

2/3 of night shift autoworkers sleep on the job ? County Commissioners are afraid of the unions ? Steve Gunn and the rest of you trash spewing fools try to use the same scare tactics as the teapublicans. Have you witnessed sleeping autoworkers ? When did the big scary unions show up at the commissioners meeting to strong arm them into throwing away a piece of trash resolution ? The Labor leadership in the area and surrounding areas that I have met and been at company/union functions with have been awarded for working with their companies to keep these businesses alive and prospering. I have never seen, heard of, or otherwise been informed of ANY union or its members engaging in the activities that you all have apparently been witness to. How could you have seen all this when your head was so far up your keester ? WAKE UP !

I am a proud union member. Before I worked in a union shop I was subject to and witnessed verbal abuse by employers. I saw preferential treatment of employees for no reason other than it being a popularity contest and backstabbing circus. I saw great pay disparity amongst equally talented employees with the same length of service. The company I work with now has a good working relationship with the union and its members. We do have disagreements from time to time over contract language and always work it out. Its called negotiating in good faith. I vote for the candidate I feel is best suited for the job and have never been pressured by my union to vote for their endorsed candidate. My union dues have helped represent me and my fellow workers in the workplace and ensure fair and equal treatment for all members, while helping to ensure our futures with this company. I am proud to be a union member and take great pride in the work we do to keep our company from being the next casualty of the economy.

niteowl,
please explain to us how the unions raped the auto industry. a contract between company and union is negotiated and agreed upon by BOTH parties. the pay and benefits the industry compensated their workers with was agreed to and signed by the executives that were and still are taking home millions of dollars per year off the backs of the union employees. if they want to slash pay and benefits then they should lead by example.

Steve Gunn , you poor uneducated fool. Your opinions sound just as idiotic as the bought and paid for Scott Walkers. Since when has collective bargaining been one sided? Every collective bargaining contract is a contract between two parties agreeing to the terms of that contract. That means that BOTH parties found those terms to be acceptable to them. In Madison, WI the public workers union has already agreed to concessions and Walker said "NO." He wants to not only balance the budget on the backs of Wisconsin families but also rob them of their ability to share in the rewards of the future.Shame on him and shame on you for buying into his thievery. You lost your job with the chronicle, that doesn't mean everyone else should lose theirs too. JEALOUSY?

what 300 people were polled? Right-to-work for lower wages and lesser benefits is not my idea of a better choice in the working world. My union involvement over the last 18 years has been mostly positive. I have earned a decent living wage and supported my family. I have defended fellow employees against unfair treatment and discrimination in the workplace. I have also seen my share of people lose their job due to attendance, disciplinary,and other issues. These job losses ,while unfortunate, were monitored by union officials to be sure employee rights were not violated.